Volvo EX90: First Images and Details of the Large Electric SUV

7 days until the cousin of the Polestar 3, the Volvo EX90, which will bring a new electric platform to replace the hybrid XC90.

Volvo is probably one of the fastest automakers progressing in electrification. The new large SUV EX90 is a perfect example, with teasers sequentially revealing information little by little.

Electric Transition at Volvo

In 2019, it caused a sensation by announcing it would stop selling thermal cars. In reality, it continued to produce micro-hybrids, gasoline or diesel models coupled with very small electric systems that offered minor fuel savings. But gradually, plug-in hybrids gained importance across all models, especially electric ones.

If the most compact SUV, the XC40, retained hybrid versions, the C40 derivative exists only as an electric. This is where the Volvo EX90 will introduce a new step: replacing a thermal and hybrid model with a solely 100% electric version. It inaugurates the “EX” nomenclature, followed by future models like the EX30, EX60, and others.

The Volvo EX90 Already in Images

Visually, the Scandinavian brand is keeping details under wraps, with a few close-ups of the bodywork. However, our information allows us to see the full electric SUV…

Quickly, the Volvo EX90 maintains family resemblance to the XC90 and is expected to be about 5 meters long. But it lacks a grille; this generation emphasizes aerodynamics with flat surfaces and minimal relief, reducing the Cd coefficient to 0.29 (which is very good for a 7-seater SUV, according to Volvo). The wheel arches are barely noticeable, the headlights are very small, but the rear features a large light strip. This is where the connection with the Polestar 3 cousin can be seen, sharing the SPA2 platform.

Safety and Lighting Goals for the Volvo EX90

For 50 years, Volvo has cultivated safety in its cars. The Swedish manufacturer introduced the seatbelt in 1972 and designs each new generation with technological advancements.

For the Volvo EX90, the Lidar will be included as standard. It is a sensor that, according to the brand, can detect obstacles like pedestrians “up to 250 meters” away. It is also a key element in semi-automated driving.

The interior will hold a surprise. Behind its seemingly classic Volvo exterior, the dashboard has no physical buttons! A radical shift toward all-touch controls, unlike Volkswagen, which is returning to traditional steering wheel controls after a failed haptic experience that didn’t convince. In any case, the minimalist design will be complemented by ambient lighting through the panoramic glass roof, combating “long, dark, and cold winters” in Scandinavia.

The presentation of this Volvo EX90 will take place in one week, on November 9, 2022, in Stockholm (Sweden).

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